TRUSTWORTHINESS

• Be honest. Don’t deceive, cheat, or steal.

• Have integrity. Do what you say you’ll do.

• Keep your promises.

• Be loyal. Stand by your values.

RESPECT

• Follow the Golden Rule.

• Be accepting of differences.

• Be courteous to others.

• Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements.

• Be considerate of others’ feelings.

RESPONSIBILITY

• Do what you are supposed to do. Try your best.

• Persevere. Keep on trying.

• Be self-disciplined.

• Think before you act. Consider the consequences.

• Be accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes.

FAIRNESS

• Play by the rules.

• Take turns and share.

• Be open-minded. Listen to others.

• Don’t take advantage of others.

CARING

• Be kind.

• Be compassionate.

• Express gratitude.

• Forgive others.

CITIZENSHIP

• Do your share to make your home, school, and community better.

• Cooperate.

• Stay informed. Vote.

• Be a good neighbor.

• Make choices that protect the safety and rights of oth

  ers.

• Protect the environment.

Retreived from: Character Counts! Website